PKD affects 600,000 people in the US. Here are some of those stories.
PKD is a genetic condition that affects 600,000 people in the U.S. It is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. The PKD Outreach Foundation (pkDO) uses proven methods to put an end to PKD.
The Kellner Family
When we discovered my wife Jo had PKD, we were told there was nothing to do until her kidneys failed.
The Cavallaro Family
My family first discovered PKD more than 30 years ago, with my dad Phil Cavallaro.
The Meyer Family
My wife and I successfully went through the process of PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing) and with a team of wonderful doctors we have our amazing son who is PKD free.
Molly and Kristi
I call it a miracle that I am healthy today since I came close to needing dialysis.
The Patterson Family
On Halloween 2019 I received the call of a lifetime. It was my transplant coordinator from University of Utah telling me I was going to finally get a transplant from an anonymous donor named Sheryce.
Amy Leininger
I learned about my recipient’s kidney disease via Instagram and saw she was in serious need of a kidney donor.
Tim Francis
I was 24 years old when I found out I had Polycystic Kidney Disease. I went to the radiologist for a lump on my chest. As we were looking at the scans the radiologist said, “Can I show you something?
Scott MacLean
My father, my brother, and I all have Polycystic Kidney Disease. When I was diagnosed, I was told I had 5 years until I’d reach end stage kidney failure.